TV channels & antenna towers in Louisa, Virginia

Louisa has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W13DV-D, 20 miles to the N.

Open Louisa in the live finder

25TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

20 mito the closest tower

1,621population

Network channels in Louisa

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWCAVFox	27.2	26 mi	264° W	Good	Charlottesville, VA
ABCWVAW-LDABC	16	26 mi	264° W	Fair	Charlottesville, VA
CWWVIR-CDCW	29.3	26 mi	264° W	Fair	Charlottesville, VA
CWWVIR-TVCW	29.3	26 mi	264° W	Fair	Charlottesville, VA
FOXWRLH-TVFox	35	42 mi	148° SSE	Good	Richmond, VA
CBSWTVR-TVCBS	6	42 mi	148° SSE	Good	Richmond, VA
TLMWZTD-LDTelemundo	45	42 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Richmond, VA
ABCWRIC-TVABC	8	42 mi	148° SSE	Good	Petersburg, VA
IONWFWG-LDION	30.4	42 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Richmond, VA
NBCWWBTNBC	12	45 mi	142° SE	Fair	Richmond, VA
CWWUPVCW	65	45 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Ashland, VA
CWWSVW-LDCW	30.2	49 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Harrisonburg, VA
FOXWSVF-CDFox	43	49 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Harrisonburg, VA

Over-the-air TV in Louisa

Louisa, Virginia has a population of about 1,620. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 4 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Louisa, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Richmond, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Richmond's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 8 (WRIC-TV), CBS on channel 6 (WTVR-TV), NBC on channel 12 (WWBT), Fox on channel 35 (WRLH-TV), CW on channel 29.3 (WVIR-CD), ION on channel 30.4 (WFWG-LD) and Telemundo on channel 45 (WZTD-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 7 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Louisa

Point your antenna SSE, at about 148°. The main network towers for Louisa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WCAV, WVAW-LD, WVIR-CD and WVIR-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles west of Louisa (264° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Louisa at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Louisa, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Louisa

The farthest main network tower for Louisa is WRLH-TV (Fox), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WWBT (NBC), 45 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Louisa

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W13DV-DLow power	20 mi	0° N	Weak	Rapidan, VA
WAHU-LDClass A	26 mi	264° W	Fair	Crozet, VA
WHTJFull power	26 mi	264° W	Good	Charlottesville, VA
WNVCFull power	26 mi	264° W	Good	Culpeper, VA
WCVE-TVFull power	42 mi	148° SSE	Good	Richmond, VA
WCVWFull power	42 mi	148° SSE	Fair	Richmond, VA
WNVTFull power	42 mi	148° SSE	Good	Spotsylvania, VA
WUDW-LDLow power	42 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Richmond, VA
WWBK-LDLow power	42 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Richmond, VA
WRID-LDLow power	45 mi	142° SE	Poor	Richmond, VA
WDVM-TVFull power	64 mi	359° N	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WVPYFull power	67 mi	345° NNW	Weak	New Market, VA

How Louisa compares with the rest of Virginia

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Louisa ranks 169th of 381 places in Virginia: the same as the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 26 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

36% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Charlottesville, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Louisa: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 148° SSE, the direction of WRLH-TV (Fox), 42 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 16 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Louisa, VA?

ABC is on channel 8 from WRIC-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Louisa. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Louisa, VA?

CBS is on channel 6 from WTVR-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Louisa. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Louisa, VA?

NBC is on channel 12 from WWBT, broadcasting from 45 miles SE of Louisa. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Louisa, VA?

Fox is on channel 35 from WRLH-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Louisa. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Louisa, VA?

CW is on channel 29.3 from WVIR-CD, broadcasting from 26 miles W of Louisa. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Louisa?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Louisa; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Louisa?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 148°. The main network towers for Louisa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Louisa?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up NBC from up to 45 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Louisa?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Louisa?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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